Dairy
John Crowe on 31 Jul 2021
The Grass Week: grass quality and fertiliser application
Now is the time to make a plan for your last two applications of nitrogen for 2021, writes John Crowe.
Noel Bardon on 30 Jul 2021
Agri jobs: Gurteen College seeks worker for mixed farm
Gurteen College is seeking to fill a farm worker post this week, as numerous dairy farms have roles available for farm managers.
Jack Kennedy on 30 Jul 2021
Watch: Farm Tech Talk - The Livestock Show
The rain is back and is very welcome to most farmers, except those with straw to bale.
Caitríona Morrissey on 30 Jul 2021
New TB rules to allow easier restocking of restricted herds
The move has been welcomed by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue.
Siobhán Walsh on 30 Jul 2021
Could a methane reduction vaccine be on the way?
A large amount of methane is produced from agriculture in this country and new targets from Government will aim to reduce these emissions.
Jack Kennedy on 30 Jul 2021
Kerry Group half-year results show post-COVID-19 bounce
Kerry Group announced positive interim financial statements for the half year ended 30 June 2021.
Phelim O'Neill on 30 Jul 2021
One-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work in climate management
It makes sense to match global demand for livestock produce with areas of the world that are most suitable produce it.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 29 Jul 2021
Watch: vulture fund backs down from farm sale
The IFA staged a protest on the family farm that was due to be sold by a vulture fund.
Siobhán Walsh on 28 Jul 2021
Fertiliser price surge continues as CAN up over 70%
Prices for Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) fertiliser are estimated to have increased by over 70% on last autumn’s prices.
Justin McCarthy on 28 Jul 2021
Editorial: building on the shoulders of giants or hanging on to coat-tails?
The willingness of co-ops to compete with each other in a race to the bottom on liquid milk has destructed rather than created value for farmers.
Aidan Brennan on 28 Jul 2021
Another good year for reseeding
Seed sales are up and 2021 looks like it is going to be another good year for reseeding, writes Aidan Brennan.
Aidan Brennan on 28 Jul 2021
Farming in the land of milk and honey
Aidan Brennan attended an Irish Grassland Association summer tour to west Cork, where clover is driving milk and honey production on John Joe and Andrew O'Sullivan's farm.
Aidan Brennan on 28 Jul 2021
Variety and species research update from Moorepark
Aidan Brennan reports from some of the variety and species work on grazing systems at Teagasc Moorepark.
Aidan Brennan on 28 Jul 2021
Dealing with a crash in grass growth rates
Severe soil moisture deficits are hampering grass growth rates on the Wallace farm in Co Down.
John Crowe on 28 Jul 2021
Reseeding: the best varieties to achieve your goals
Ivan, Susan and David Thomas converted to Dairy farming in 2018 with a focus on producing milk from grass using the top grass varieties when reseeding, writes John Crowe
The Dealer on 28 Jul 2021
Meat and Dairy Facts returns
The Dealer noticed this week that Meat and Dairy Facts has returned following radio silence of a few months.
Aidan Brennan on 28 Jul 2021
Dairy Management: good outlook for growth in areas that got rain
Aidan Brennan says that even though rainfall has been hit and miss thus far, most farms are in a good position, with a positive outlook for growth.
The Dealer on 28 Jul 2021
Olympic medal heading to west Cork dairy farm
Emily Hegarty grew up on her parents dairy farm and her father Jerry owns the Mohoncross herd.
David Wright on 28 Jul 2021
Four weeks to recover grass growth
Even though rain has returned, it could take a number of weeks for growth to return to seasonal averages.
Jack Kennedy on 28 Jul 2021
Dairy Trends: steady as she goes on milk prices
As New Zealand milk starts to flow, prospects still look good for milk price over there, but also closer to home, despite slight softening in recent weeks.